Prepare against Evgeny Pristalov
Russia · World #16,195 classical · FIDE ID 24128937
When preparing against Evgeny Pristalov, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 322 games by Evgeny Pristalov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evgeny Pristalov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evgeny Pristalov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,093 | 2,240 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,270 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,352 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 143 | 61 | 118 | 44.4% |
| As White | 161 | 80 | 24 | 57 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 161 | 63 | 37 | 61 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evgeny Pristalov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evgeny Pristalov's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 142 | 88.2% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 16 | 9.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Pristalov usually continues Nf3 (71.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pristalov usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pristalov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Pristalov usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Pristalov usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Pristalov usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 68.0% | 47.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 16.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 9.3% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 89.6% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.4% | 20.0% |
Evgeny Pristalov's chess games
All 322 games by Evgeny Pristalov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 143 wins, 61 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 28 | 19/3/6 | 67.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 51 | 18/12/21 | 35.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Nikolai Rozkov | 2,454 | Kstovo | B05 |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,408 | St Petersburg Rapid GP | A12 |
| Feb 2010 | Aleksandr Kulikov | 2,384 | Kstovo Kichigin Memorial Open | B06 |
| May 2009 | Victor A Bojarinov | 2,319 | 6th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial | B02 |
| Jan 2012 | Alexander Krivonogov | 2,281 | 19th Nizhnij Novgorod Dubinin Memorial | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kstovo Chess Hopes Open | 2015 | 25 | 17 | 2,093 |
| Nizhnij Novgorod Juniors | 2012 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,183 |
| Nizhnij Novgorod Open | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,152 |
| Kstovo Open | 2010 | 17 | 8 | 2,051 |
| 60th ch-Nizhnij Novgorod | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,067 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,124 |
| chB-RUS U14 | 2009 | 9 | 7 | 2,219 |
| 4th Nizhnij Novgorod Voroniatov Memorial | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,958 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evgeny Pristalov's chess games?
322 games by Evgeny Pristalov, from Jul 2006 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Evgeny Pristalov has played.
What does Evgeny Pristalov play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Evgeny Pristalov opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evgeny Pristalov answers 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Evgeny Pristalov play as White?
As White, Evgeny Pristalov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 67.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evgeny Pristalov play as Black?
As Black, Evgeny Pristalov most often plays: Alekhine Defense (51 games, 35.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 161 games.
What is Evgeny Pristalov's FIDE rating?
Evgeny Pristalov is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,240 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Evgeny Pristalov played?
Our database contains 322 games by Evgeny Pristalov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 61 draws, 118 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evgeny Pristalov?
322 games by Evgeny Pristalov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.